Diagnosis/Prescription/Evaluation and Analyses of Goal Instruction for Students With MR
Nekane M. Arriaga-Davis
Grand Canyon University
Diagnosis/Prescription/Evaluation and Analyses of Goal Instruction for Students With MR
Students that are affected with Mental Retardation (MR) have very specific needs within the educational environment. In order to accommodate those needs it is imperative that the Diagnosis/Prescription/Evaluation (DPE) and analyses of goal instruction be very accurate, meaningful, and specific to the individual student. This very intricate and detailed process requires the input and skills of teachers, parents, and other professionals such as medical doctors, social …show more content…
The formal evaluation is usually inclusive of an IQ assessment, such as the Woodcock Johnson III, is very important to establish a baseline of what the student may be capable of in their educational setting. In order to have a well-rounded look at what the student is capable of it is important to have a language, social/adaptive behavior, and perceptual-motor assessment completed. These assessments along with the parent, medical, and psychological input should give the intervention team a better picture of how to assist the student and where they should be placed if needed. The school must follow educational law set forth by IDEA 2004 by placing the student in the appropriate educational setting based on LRE. Most MR students are capable of participating in an inclusive setting depending on their level of ability. The diagnostic results give you an idea as to what extent the student can function in an inclusive environment. In addition, based on diagnosis, this will include services, accommodation, modifications. Everything that is included within the